Just killed my OrangePi Mini

FusionAnt · Published in 2015-3-8 08:03:32

Hello,
Just experimenting with running the Mini from LiPo connected to BAT pads. It sort of worked at first but now I don't have any LEDs lighting at all

Is there any test points I can check or do you think that I have burned out the AXP209 ?
Thanks,
Robert

t3l3m4k0 · Published in 2015-3-8 19:18:29

try to dowload orange pi mini schematics from here
http://www.orangepi.org/downloaded/download.html
you can view axp209 wiring
i hope you get up your board

igorpec · Published in 2015-3-8 21:02:18

I think there is no protection circuit. Switching polarity can kill the chip

I was reading at least about one such case on Cubieboard forums. I guess this part must be wired exactly the same as on Cubietruck.

zhao_steven · Published in 2015-3-12 05:22:58

You can connect 3.7v li battery.

RaveenBouy · Published in 2015-3-12 13:02:42

zhao_steven replied at 2015-3-12 05:22
You can connect 3.7v li battery.

Hi Steven, So only a 3.7v battery is safe to use?

FusionAnt · Published in 2015-3-12 15:36:49

RaveenBouy replied at 2015-3-12 13:02
Hi Steven, So only a 3.7v battery is safe to use?

Yes, the PMU chip can manage single cell 3.7v LiPos, Looks after charging them as well.

On the back of the Mini there are 2 sets of pads where you can connect the cells.

RaveenBouy · Published in 2015-3-12 19:44:32

But how can we even power up the pi with 3.7v?

FusionAnt · Published in 2015-3-13 15:43:42

That is what I was testing when mine died.

RaveenBouy · Published in 2015-3-13 16:52:10

Edited by RaveenBouy at 2015-3-13 17:06

Nuuuuuuu :C But " t3l3m4k0 " was successfully able to do that :CNot sure if his pi died too :x

zhao_steven · Published in 2015-3-13 18:25:22

Orange Pi mini connect li battery.

Just killed my OrangePi Mini

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